Best Italian Christmas Cookies: Indulgent Treats for Your Festive Table
Discover the delightful world of Italian Christmas cookies that will add a touch of indulgence to your festive table. Perfect for sharing or enjoying yourself!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix well.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add colored sprinkles on top before baking.
- These cookies can also be decorated with icing after cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Christmas Cookies, festive treats, holiday baking